MEDICAL ROOMGold Coast: Running defender Adam Saad came off late holding his groin, but Suns fans can breathe easy as it was simply cramp. What is of more concern is the health of Kade Kolodjashnij, who was a late scratching after going to hospital on Friday night with abdominal pain. Coach Rodney Eade said the Suns were still waiting on test results, but at this stage expected him to be fine for next week. Jesse Lonergan received eight stitches for his head clash with Trent McKenzie, who went off for 20 minutes but passed his concussion test.

Essendon: It was a rough day for the Bombers, but the one ray of light was they got through unscathed. Mark Baguley was momentarily stunned by Tom Lynch's first quarter hit, but got to his feet quickly and played the match out.